FTP 123

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FTP 123 is a quick and easy way to upload and download save files

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What Does FTP 123 Do?

FTP 123 makes it easy to download save files from an iSeries to a PC. The save file will be automatically compressed into a self-extracting zip file. Within the tool you also have the ability to email the compressed file to BCD Technical Support (excel@excelsystems.com).

FTP 123 also makes it easy to upload a save file to an iSeries.

What Does It Look Like?

Below is an illustration of the window presented when you run FTP 123:

Download Process:

  1. Fill in the IP, User ID and Password.
  2. Fill in the save file and library that you have previously created (and placed objects into).
  3. Ensure that the transfer direction is 'down'. This is set by the pair of buttons on the right hand side of the top area.
  4. Choose a pc file name to save the file to. Click on the browse (...) button to the right of the PC file name. A SaveAs dialog will pop up where you can select a directory and file name. The file name will be overridden to have an extension of .svf. The compressed file name will be filled in automatically based on what is in the PC file name field.
  5. Click on the Download button. Process messages will appear below in the Status box below the Download button. When the download and compression is complete the Email button will become Enabled.

Upload Process:

  1. Fill in the IP, User ID and Password.
  2. Fill in the save file and library that you want to create or overwrite (and place objects into).
  3. Ensure that the transfer direction is 'up'. This is set by the pair of buttons on the right hand side of the top area.
  4. Choose the pc file name that you want to upload. Click on the browse (...) button to the right of the PC file name. An Open dialog will pop up where you can select a file name to upload.
  5. Click on the Upload button. Process messages will appear below in the Status box below the Upload button.